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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple's ultimate flagship smartphone released in September 2024, featuring the largest iPhone display ever at 6.9 inches with ProMotion 120Hz technology and the thinnest bezels of any Apple product. Powered by the advanced A18 Pro chip built on 3nm process with a 6-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine delivering 35 TOPS, it's designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and professional workflows. The device showcases a pro-grade triple camera system: a 48MP Fusion main camera, 48MP Ultra Wide with macro capabilities, and 12MP 5x Telephoto with tetraprism design, offering a total 10x optical zoom range. Revolutionary Camera Control button provides tactile feedback and precise adjustments for exposure, depth, and zoom. It's the first iPhone to record 4K video at 120fps in Dolby Vision, with ProRes support up to 4K 120fps when using external storage, plus professional features like Log video recording and Academy Color Encoding System. Crafted from Grade 5 titanium with a textured matte glass back and latest-generation Ceramic Shield, the iPhone 16 Pro Max combines premium materials with IP68 water resistance. The improved thermal architecture features a machined aluminum chassis bonded to the titanium frame, delivering 20% better sustained gaming performance. With a 4685mAh battery, it achieves up to 33 hours of video playback - the longest battery life in the iPhone lineup. MagSafe charging reaches 25W with proper adapters, while USB-C supports USB 3 speeds up to 10Gb/s and native DisplayPort output. Wi-Fi 7, second-generation Ultra Wideband, and Thread networking ensure future-proof connectivity. The dual-entry design and metal-encased battery (Pro model) contribute to iFixit's highest repairability score for iPhone at 7/10. Starting at $1,199 for 256GB, available in four premium titanium finishes, the iPhone 16 Pro Max represents the pinnacle of iPhone innovation with satellite connectivity features, Always-On display with Dynamic Island, Face ID, and comprehensive Apple Intelligence integration for on-device AI processing.

Launched 9/20/2024
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G Bands
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3084 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3295 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3297
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3084 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3295 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3297
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced
2024, September 09
Status
Available. Released 2024, September 20

Body

Dimensions
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
SIM
路 Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) 路 eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) 路 Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Protection
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Display

Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Size
6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4
Refresh Rate
120Hz
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Brightness
Typical: 1000 nits Peak (HDR): 1600 nits Peak (Outdoor): 2000 nits Minimum: 1 nit
Screen-to-Body
~91.4% screen-to-body ratio
Features
Dynamic Island, Always-On display ,True Tone ,Wide color gamut (P3), Haptic Touch, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously, Thinnest display borders of any Apple product to date

Platform

OS
iOS 18
OS Upgradeable
upgradable to iOS 26.1
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
NPU
New 16-core Neural Engine (35 trillion operations per second - TOPS)

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
Storage Type
MVMe

Main Camera

Camera 1
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22碌m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Camera 2
12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12碌m, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor鈥憇hift OIS, 5x optical zoom
Camera 3
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7碌m, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0碌m, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Radio
no
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Features

Sensors
Sensors: Face ID LiDAR Scanner Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors Action Button: Yes (customizable) Features: Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility Camera Control: Yes Physical button with capacitive touch controls Controls: Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone Sapphire crystal surface Note: Laser-welded to frame (not user-replaceable)
Other
Other Features: Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, Amex certified) MagSafe (magnet array, alignment magnet, accessory identification NFC, magnetometer) Apple Intelligence: Yes (built-in) Personal intelligence system Writing Tools Image Playground Genmoji Clean Up (photo editing) Visual Intelligence Priority notifications Smart Reply Mail summaries On-device processing with Private Cloud Compute

Battery

Type
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4685 mAh - based on teardowns)
Wired Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only), 15W wireless (Qi2)
Reverse Charging
4.5W reverse wired
Endurance
Video playback: Up to 33 hours Streaming video: Up to 29 hours Audio playback: Up to 105 hours EU Battery Endurance: 48 hours per cycle (EU label)

Miscellaneous

Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Models
A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)

Tests

AnTuTu
AnTuTu: 1838828 (v10)
GeekBench
GeekBench: 8606 (v6)
3DMark
3DMark: 4731 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display Brightness
1796 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker
-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
Battery Active Use
Active use score 17:18h

EU Label

Energy
Class B
Battery
48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free Fall
Class C (90 falls)
Repairability
Class C